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STEELING HERSELF AGAINST EACH ICY blast, Ivy pulled hard against the powerful waves with each stroke, determined to reach Poppy, who was slipping beneath the surface. Although the water wasn’t deep on this shore, a person could be swept away and drown in a few feet of water due to the powerful undertow.
Ivy stretched out her arms toward her niece. This time, her fingers grasped Poppy’s stretchy yoga top. Ivy looped her hand through the back T-strap.
“Got you,” Ivy cried out. “Just relax.” She paddled back with Poppy, moving with the waves and using their force to catapult them back to the beach.
Just then, a pair of strong arms scooped Poppy from the water. “I’ve got her,” Bennett called. “Hang on to me, Ivy. We’re almost there.”
Ivy clutched his shirt, and together the three of th
